Web UI/UX Designer and Developer

Gunnison Consulting Group - Washington, DC

Part-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Gunnison Consulting Group Inc is seeking a skilled Web UI/UX Designer and Developer to support the US Census Bureau. This part-time role involves designing and developing website updates, conducting client consultations, and collaborating with colleagues on web projects. The position emphasizes maintaining high-quality customer service and delivering innovative design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop website updates.
• Conduct client consultations regarding UX, information architecture, design, and layout.
• Co-manage web projects with other site-builder colleagues.
• Maintain all design artifacts.
• Create content site maps and conceptual wireframes or mock-ups.
• Generate appealing design composites for customers.
• Convert design composites from Figma and Adobe XD into custom themes and standards-compliant CSS and JavaScript.
• Debug and troubleshoot CSS and JavaScript for new and existing websites.
• Perform CSS and graphic customizations for existing websites.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with Development and Production colleagues on assigned customer projects.
• Follow development standards, governance processes, and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and quality control processes.
• Maintain professional relationships with customers, management, and colleagues while delivering high-quality customer service.
• Create comprehensive templates for future use.
• Create a comprehensive theme or style for custom pages across modules.
• Prepare presentations to stakeholders and customers with exacting detail and quality.
• Prepare project reports, using input from project leaders.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, under the leadership of a Project Director.
• Perform quality reviews of project plans, architecture documents, design documents, and other related documentation.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in web design and development.
• Ability to assess verbal and written requirements from customers and transform them into interactive designs and project artifacts.
• Ability to design website themes.
• Experience with publishing platforms.
• Solid knowledge of Photoshop or Illustrator; skilled at converting layered design files into HTML/CSS themes.
• Understanding of effective front-end development techniques and tools, such as Angular, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Understanding of server-side rendering and its benefits and use cases.
• Knowledge of functional programming and object-oriented programming paradigms.
• Understanding the basics of 508 compliance.
• Adept at multi-tasking in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
• Ability to evolve skill sets and quickly adopt innovative technologies.
• Equally comfortable working on a project team as well as independently.
• Strong organization and attention to detail; professional communication (written and verbal) abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Programming skills in Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS.
• Ability to plan and design responsive sites for multiple viewports.
• Understanding of version control and deployments using GitLab.
• 508/Accessibility certification.
• Human-centered design certification(s).

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $74.9K - $94.8K per year.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.